Simon Lock (Aergan)
@aergan.com
Enjoys gaming, computer hardware, computing and partial to cups of tea. I like to un-break things. Repair threads archived on http://www.aergan.com
We recently scanned the box of video game promotional materials that was donated to the museum. Our inventory system doesn't have a public front end yet, so in the meantime you can enjoy them all at archive.org/details/TRCG...
Video Game Promotional Materials
An archive of scanned promotional materials collected from UK expos over the years. Covering '80s, mostly '90s and some '00s gaming.
archive.org
Got the AMD Radeon iGPU passed through to a Windows 11 VM. With SELinux set to enforcing mode and secure boot enabled on host. DarkSouls (optional) boss fight energy.
I'm at the stage/state of my life when opening a can of white Monster with an iFixit spuder doesn't even phase me.
Support for in-game reset with new firmware, alongside various minor fixes and improvements. Lots of great community contributions in this one - thanks to all involved! github.com/Board-Folk/N...
Release r1.6 · Board-Folk/Neptune
Support for in-game reset (issue #13 - credit: @svirant, @Electroanalog, @dottedquad). Update bypass flexes for 315-5805 and 315-5818 for better connection (issue #11). Rename OIR -> IOR (issue #20...
github.com
Tap fell off at 1:20AM in our hotel room. Fucking wonderful. Glad I carry a fucking screwdriver kit.
PlayStation 1 dual analog stick playing WipeOut Omega on PlayStation 5 while pretending to be a DualSense.
Friday at Gamescom. Stop by and say hello and play the BEST* indie games at the show. *Well, I,am biased. #Ganescom
If you were thinking about buying a Pocket Pixel Design tshirt, now would be a great time to do that, so I can pay rent, KTHNXBAI 🥹 pocketpixel.design
I had to make my own Astro Bot eyes since Sony wouldn’t.
Wow, @brilliantindietreasures.com showcase 2026 was everything we wanted it to be and more, our 3rd year and most successful. 50 indiegames for the games industry to check out. Super proud of @jupiterhadley.com, @isleofdann.bsky.social, and myself for making it happen. Thanks to all who attended.
blogged it aftermath.site/microsoft-xb...
You Don't Have To Hand It To Microsoft For A Well-Planned Bloodbath
People are being laid off in a horrendous job market. You do not have to praise the muddled prose of the rich and insulated.
aftermath.site
Chris Person@papapishu.bsky.social · 4mo agoMicrosoft engineered this so that it looked the least bad optically while at the same time still committing a slaughter, all so that Satya Nadella can still dick around with more useless AI horseshit. Fuck him and fuck Microsoft.
More Columns after updating the OS on this thing. Added a chunk to my previous score before needing to do other things.
And we are back!!! Pocket Pixel Design returns with a new supplier, Timebomb T-Shirts and new designs. Nintendo N64, Game Boy, and Arcade Cab. For all of July use promo code: REBOOT2026 to get a massive 25% off the T-Shirts Tell your friends and grab your favourite designs now! pocketpixel.design
Not really played in a few years but can still get a reasonable score.
it's finally time to reveal my birthday gift to the community! I present to you the RGR ezBuff. A disc polishing and resurfacing machine, which can restore your scratched discs back to work.
Check this out - @pointerfunction.bsky.social just released a full open-source disc buffer/resurfacer that can be made cheap and competes with expensive alternatives. Here's links, as well as an interview for more info: retrorgb.com/rgr-ezbuff-o... retrorgb.com/interview-wi...
RGR EZBuff: Open Source Disc Buffer/Resurfacer - RetroRGB
Dennis van den Broek aka Pointer Function has just released a fully open source, optical disc buffer/resurfacer called RGR EZBuff. The goal of this project, was a low cost, quality disc polisher that's affordable to buy or make. All parts required are affordable, off-the-shelf components and you can print the enclosure with a basic, at-home
retrorgb.com
This coming wednesday is my Birthday (July 1st), and as a treat I am gonna share my biggest project I have to date with everyone! ❤️ It took me countless restarts (lots of things learned atleast 😂), and a total of 7 years to finally get this made... Here's a preview of what's coming 👀
Summer is here and so is a brilliant stack of Wired games, with something for every kind of player. Whether you want something eerie, explosive, cosy, or completely unhinged, this is the perfect time to dive into the Wired Summer Sale 2026. ☀️: store.steampowered.c... #WiredSummerSale #Steam
PSN sale time! On EU and Americas related regional stores. 60% OFF Astro Aqua Kitty - Arpg lite explorative shoot em up action Iron Crypticle - 1 to 4p local co-op gauntlet style arcade fun Rock Boshers - young queen Victoria needs to escape Mars Aqua Kitty DX - Defend the milk mining kittens
We're currently rescanning the entire run at 600dpi so people can continue enjoying it. We're at 68 out of 223 issues scanned so far and adding more almost daily. www.stcscans.zone
Sonic the Comic Rescan Project | High-Quality Fleetway STC Scans
Download high-resolution, complete 600 DPI scans of Fleetway's Sonic the Comic. The ultimate STC archive for fans, preserving every issue and special.
stcscans.zone
This is what disk mould looks like. If you see this on your old disks then clean them BEFORE putting them into a disk drive. Otherwise, you are likely to clog up the drive read/write head and/or possibly damage the disk. Clean with diluted Isopropyl alcohol ( IPA ) on a soft, lint-free cloth.
